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Wey & Arun Canal Trust Poddle Sponsored Walk 2024
The Wey & Arun Canal Trust, which is working hard to restore 23 miles of navigable waterway linking the River Arun at Pallingham to the River Wey at Shalford, organises a sponsored walk each year. This is the Trust’s most important fundraising event and makes a vital contribution to pushing the restoration effort forward.
This year’s Poddle is on Sunday 2nd June. We are going to walk from the Snoxhall Community Centre, Cranleigh, to the Arbuthnot Hall at Shamley Green where a selection of snack foods, fruit, and hot and cold drinks will be offered. Draft cask ale from the local Firebird brewery will also be available to buy for the over 18's. The walk continues back to Snoxhall Fields in the afternoon. For those who would prefer a shorter walk you can choose to walk in the morning or afternoon only. Morning and afternoon refreshment stops will be provided at Run Common and Smithwood Common.
All are welcome with the exception of the very young, infirm and pushchairs as the walk covers stiles, a few steps and some inclines. Dogs are welcome especially if sponsored!
The morning walk is about 6 miles and passes along sections of canal at Elmbridge, Whipley, Run Common, Rooks Hill and the restored Birtley length featuring the two new lifting bridges. Lunch is at Shamley Green. The afternoon walk is via picturesque country footpaths, Smithwood Common and the Downs Link from Rowly for the walk back to Snoxhall Community Centre for a well deserved cup of tea and cake (about 6 miles).
If you wish to walk only in the afternoon, come to Arbuthnot Hall, Hullbrook Lane, Shamley Green GU5 0UA. Hullbrook Lane is off the B2128 road between Shalford/Wonersh and Cranleigh, by the village green in Shamley Green - the turning is by Shamley Green Stores. Turn left if you are coming from Cranleigh, right if you are coming from Shalford/Wonersh. Arbuthnot Hall is about 100 yards on the left. Arrive between 12 and 1.30pm to check in and receive your Route Guide.
This year’s Poddle is on Sunday 2nd June. We are going to walk from the Snoxhall Community Centre, Cranleigh, to the Arbuthnot Hall at Shamley Green where a selection of snack foods, fruit, and hot and cold drinks will be offered. Draft cask ale from the local Firebird brewery will also be available to buy for the over 18's. The walk continues back to Snoxhall Fields in the afternoon. For those who would prefer a shorter walk you can choose to walk in the morning or afternoon only. Morning and afternoon refreshment stops will be provided at Run Common and Smithwood Common.
All are welcome with the exception of the very young, infirm and pushchairs as the walk covers stiles, a few steps and some inclines. Dogs are welcome especially if sponsored!
The morning walk is about 6 miles and passes along sections of canal at Elmbridge, Whipley, Run Common, Rooks Hill and the restored Birtley length featuring the two new lifting bridges. Lunch is at Shamley Green. The afternoon walk is via picturesque country footpaths, Smithwood Common and the Downs Link from Rowly for the walk back to Snoxhall Community Centre for a well deserved cup of tea and cake (about 6 miles).
If you wish to walk only in the afternoon, come to Arbuthnot Hall, Hullbrook Lane, Shamley Green GU5 0UA. Hullbrook Lane is off the B2128 road between Shalford/Wonersh and Cranleigh, by the village green in Shamley Green - the turning is by Shamley Green Stores. Turn left if you are coming from Cranleigh, right if you are coming from Shalford/Wonersh. Arbuthnot Hall is about 100 yards on the left. Arrive between 12 and 1.30pm to check in and receive your Route Guide.
The start is at Snoxhall Community Centre, Knowle Lane, Cranleigh GU6 8JW.
Arrive between 9am and 10:30 to check in, receive your Route Guide and start walking the whole 12 mile route or only the morning route
We request a minimum sponsorship fee of £25 per person.
Enquiries to events@weyandarun.co.uk if you have any queries or would like to receive a sponsor form. Sponsor forms are also available to download on our website. weyarun.org.uk/
Arrive between 9am and 10:30 to check in, receive your Route Guide and start walking the whole 12 mile route or only the morning route
We request a minimum sponsorship fee of £25 per person.
Enquiries to events@weyandarun.co.uk if you have any queries or would like to receive a sponsor form. Sponsor forms are also available to download on our website. weyarun.org.uk/
Snoxhall Community Centre, Knowle Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8JW
Sun 2 June
Website:
weyarun.org.uk